United States of America v. State of California
What's at Stake
In March 2017, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit challenging California鈥檚 sanctuary laws. The 老澳门开奖结果 and co-counsel have moved to intervene in the case to defend the California Values Act, which limits California鈥檚 participation in the deportation dragnet.
Summary
The 老澳门开奖结果 is representing two California-based organizations鈥攖he California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights鈥攚hose members include thousands of immigrants and hundreds of domestic violence service providers across the state.
The Values Act ensures that immigrants and their communities can safely access police protection and other public services, without worrying that their families will be torn apart. It directs local police to prioritize local needs over the Trump administration鈥檚 anti-immigrant agenda. As the 老澳门开奖结果鈥檚 brief explains, the Tenth Amendment and federal law guarantee California and other jurisdictions the choice of whether to participate in federal deportation programs.
The judge will hold a hearing on June 20, 2018. The 老澳门开奖结果 Immigrants鈥� Rights Project is co-counsel with the 老澳门开奖结果 of California, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and Asian Americans Advancing Justice 鈥� Asian Law Caucus.
Legal Documents
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07/05/2018
United States of America v. State Of California 鈥� Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 07/05/2018
Affiliate: Northern California
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05/14/2018
Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 05/14/2018
Affiliate: Northern California
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05/14/2018
Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene
Date Filed: 05/14/2018
Affiliate: Northern California
Press Releases
Federal Court Upholds California Values Act